Larendogra is a scented eau de toilette. Its creation is attributed to Queen Elizabeth, the daughter of Władysław Łokietek and wife of the Hungarian king Charles Robert. Supposedly, it was thanks to this cosmetic that the woman managed to maintain her beauty. From the descriptions of chroniclers, we know that Elizabeth looked 30 years younger than she actually was. The mixture can still be purchased in drugstores today.
The Queen of Hungary’s Water. The original recipe was written by a physician from Padua
“Hungarian Water” is made from rosemary and 100% alcohol. In the 14th century, the queen imported it from Constantinople, because its production was at a high level there. The original was written down by an Italian physician, John Praevotius. In later years, the recipe evolved. Some added thyme, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg or sandalwood to the mixture. The tonic had smoothing, rejuvenating and refreshing properties. In addition to Elizabeth, it was also used by King Louis XVI of France and King Charles V the Wise. Later, larendogra spread throughout Europe and is still considered a game changer in the fight against wrinkles.
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Larendogra: How to Use? “Hungarian Water” Has Many Advantages
For the “queen of Hungary water” you can pay up to 300 PLN in a drugstore. Of course, we are talking about the one prepared by hand, based on the ancient knowledge of the alchemical school. It is called the “elixir of beauty and health”. The portal elle.pl found the original recipe written down by Jan:
Four times refined vodka three parts. Rosemary stalk and leaves two parts. This should be placed together in a tightly closed container and left in a warm place for fifty hours, then distilled in a special container
– reads the instructions. The cosmetic tones the skin, restores its proper pH, moisturizes, firms and regenerates. Additionally, it reduces irritation, redness and narrows pores. You can use it every day after showering and lubricate your whole body. If you are looking for a cheaper substitute, there are many larendogra-inspired products on the market, such as illuminating water.
Source: Gazeta
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